It was the aim of this study to identify risk factors of perinatal mortality (PM) on a large dairy farm in Germany. Four hundred and sixty-three cows were observed continuously around calving. Data… (More)

Factors affecting bacteriological cure rates (BCR) and new intramammary infections (IMI) during the dry period as well as clinical mastitis (CM) during early lactation were investigated in 414 German… (More)

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The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of specific hoof lesions on the locomotion score (LS) as well as the effect of early detection and treatment on duration and prevalence… (More)

The objective of this study was to determine the influence of weekly locomotion scoring and, thus, early detection and treatment of lame cows by a veterinarian on lameness prevalence, incidence,… (More)

In order to increase fertility in modern dairy farming, the interval between first insemination and conception should be as short as possible. Therefore, one approach is to diagnose non pregnant… (More)

Large animal veterinary practice is more and more emphasizing herd-health-management. Processes to ensure and optimize economic viability of dairy farming are becoming more important in comparison to… (More)